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Thursday, April 3, 2008

Duck Tales

The ducks came back yesterday and today. One female seems to be looking for a place to nest, she made herself quite comfortable in my back corner flower bed and stayed there for a long time yesterday. She blended right into the mulch and could barely be seen from the house. The only problem with her nesting here is our beloved golden retriever, Lilly. I had to let her out on the leash yesterday to make sure she didn't disturb the duck. I'm sure there are more suitable nesting places near the three ponds in our neighborhood.

They are so funny coming right up to the patio eating the sunflower seeds.

You can see in this picture that the grass is turning so green and needs to be mowed already.

The male mallard is a fine looking specimen, especially when the sun is shining on him.

Nancy, so far they are just eating bird seed and haven't bothered the flower gardens.

Frances, I saw a mama duck last year passing in the common area with a LOT of little ducklings, but this is the first time I've had them come into my yard like this. They must be hungry.I'm not sure what to do about the dog. I don't want her to hurt a duck, and I'd rather they not nest here. It sure would be fun to watch ducklings hatch though.

Our dog Bailey would not be impressed having to share a yard with nesting birds. One summer we had two Robins who made a nest under our deck. Whenever Bailey was in the yard they'd terrorize him by dive bombing the poor dog. He was not a happy camper.

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Welcome to Robin's Nesting Place!
I am Robin! I have been married for 35 years to my best friend. I have two children, a daughter, (who is married and has blessed me with my first precious grandchild) and son who will be getting married in October 2017. I was incredibly blessed to be home with them throughout their childhood and homeschool them.
Now that they are out of the nest, I'm enjoying having a small shop where I sell my photography cards, painted furniture and whatever else strikes my fancy!
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